course+objectives

Objectives update for spring 2008

By the end of this course, students will become familiar with many computer applications and be able to integrate them effectively into lessons and instructional settings.

The following topics are explored in this course:

Using the Internet for Research Word processing Spreadsheets and Databases Concept mapping and information literacy skill development Web page creation, design, and publication Multimedia presentation design Internet applications and subscription services (podcasting, blogs, wikis)

In addition, students will explore a range of applications in educational technology. By the end of the course students will be able to describe important concepts related to each of the following topics, as well as demonstrate this comprehension through the creation of technology-enhanced instructional materials. Basic computer knowledge including how computers and networks operate, and common software applications and their uses in various industries Email, course management systems, and the Internet as communication tools Media literacy and the critical evaluation of websites and Internet search techniques Ethical Internet use and issues related to plagiarism, copyright, and security Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases as teaching and productivity tools Multimedia as a teaching and presenting tool Websites for personal and professional development WebQuests and other methods for delivering instructional content through the Internet Effective techniques and strategies for integrating technology into K-12 curriculum subject areas and objectives